played so far was
against Northeast Mid-
dle School. The volley-
ball team won the first
game, but lost the sec-
ond game in a close call.
Luckily, the third game
to 15 was won 15-2.
Softball also won their
game, so both teams
are continuing their
undefeated streak.
The volleyball
and softball teams have
both played and won
their first 3 games.
The first game they
played was on Monday,
September 16th against
Albemarle Road Middle
School. The volleyball
team won in 2 games
with scores of 25-6
and 25-5. Softball also
won their game 15-0.
The next game they
played was against
Piedmont Middle
School. This was going
to be a challenge for
volleyball, because
Piedmont was unde-
feated in the previous
season. The game was
really intense, but vol-
leyball came out with a
hard earned win. Soft-
ball also had to battle
for a win. In inning 6,
they were tied 7-7, but
then Crestdale scored
4 more runs, making
the final score 7-11.
The last game they’ve
This year’s drama production
is going to be a middle school
version of SNL, (Saturday Night Live) called Friday Night Light. Crestdale will
have three different produc-
tions, performed on three
seperate nights.
Information:
Those interested in getting
involved will attend a work-
shop during the first week. In
this workshop, you will learn
different drama techniques
including how to create a skit,
costumes, scenery, and props.
The first rehearsal will be
held September 30th.
Requirements:
Academic: Must maintain a C
average or better in core sub-
jects.
Behavior/ Production Pledge: Must review these rules and
returned them signed by your par-
ents.
Chopping Block Audition: Halfway
through the rehearsal schedule, an
audition will be held where each
group is judged on their script,
memorization, articulation, sketch
set, and costume description.
*For more information, pick up a
packet from Mrs. Costello*
Lady Wildcat Sports
I n s i d e th i s
i s s u e :
Interview with
Mr. Detwiler 2
Coat Drive 2
Boy Sports
schedules 2
Club
Announcements
3
Monthly Fashion 3
Get involved
with Crestdale 3
Halloween Fun 4
Crestdale Presents:
Friday Night Light!
C h a r l o t t e
M e c k l e n b u r g
S c h o o l s
Wildcat Witness 1 0 / 0 2 / 1 3 V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1
S p e c i a l p o i n t s
o f i n t e r e s t :
• Welcome
Mr.
Detwiler
• The
Monthly
Scoop
• Fun
Halloween
Tricks
P a g e 2
“I played
college
basketball
at West
Virginia
University”
Welcome to
Crestdale Mr
Detwiler!
Boy Sports Schedule:
Q and A with Mr. Detwiler Q: How many years
of experience do you
have?
A: All together this
will be my 11th year in
education. 10 years in
high school and this is
my first in middle
school.
Q: What do you like
to do in your spare
time?
A: I like to spend time
with my kids (I have a
daughter who is 7 and
a son that is 4). I also
enjoy watching the
Steelers, Pirates, and
WV mountaineers.
Q: What plans do you
have for Crestdale?
A: I really want to have
a good relationship
with every student, and
really make a differ-
ence at this school.
Q: Where are you
from?
Golf Schedule: To be determined. There
is an away game on
October 2.
Football:
worked as a EC teacher
for 9 years.
Q: What college did
you go to?
A: I went to West Vir-
ginia and Gardener-
Webb for my degree.
Q: One cool fact
about you
A: I played College
basketball at West Vir-
ginia University.
A: I am from Washing-
ton DC. I have lived in
Charlotte for 4 years.
Q: What are some of
your previous jobs?
A: Some jobs of mine
in the past were Assis-
tant Principal. I have
W i l d c a t W i t n e s s
Crestdale VS piedmont Oct 3rd (A)
Northeast VS Crestdale Oct 10th (H)
Crestdale VS Northridge Oct 17th (A)
Mint Hill VS Crestdale Oct 24th (H)
Crestdale VS Randolph Oct 30th (A)
Builders Club is having a coat drive in October and
November. Please contribute by bringing coats,
scarves, and mittens.
Club Announcements!
P a g e 3 V o l u m e 1 , I s s u e 1
Do you love to read? Do you spend most of your
free time in the library? If you do, then you
would love Battle of the Books! Battle of the
Books is a competition where you read a set of
books and then see who knows the most about
them. See Ms. Lepsig for more information.
The first National Junior Honor So-
ciety meeting is October 3 at 7:45
(in Mrs. Copeland’s room)! NJHS
members can run for president, vice
president, secretary, treasurer or
committee board members.
a jean jacket or a cardigan.
Jean jackets are a very good
stylish look but if you are to
wear one then I think a nice
white skirt with a dark purple
top would fit well with it. Wear-
ing denim on denim is not my
first pick for jean jackets but
if the denim jeans are a very
dark color, then it fits per-
fectly for the tailgate you want
to go to.
Sandals are nice and can be very
stylish for the summer and
spring. But when the fall winds
come out and the winter snow
starts lurking around the cor-
ner, you need to wear something
closed toed. Ugg boots are al-
ways a popular trend around
Crestdale; yes they can be very
cute and comfortable. But I like
to change it up from time to
time. A fall shoe I adore the
most out of all are leather boots.
Leather boots give a spark of
style in the most plain of outfits,
you can throw them on and they
make jeans look like the newest
trends. I’m not saying go out and
buy some of those shoes but if
you want a resolution of a stylish
accessories you can go online and
search for DIYs.
I gave you two fashion ideas, but
my opinion won’t in the slightest
effect you. Strut your own per-
sonal style and of course keep it
school appropriate. Feel confi-
dent in the clothes you’re wear-
ing.
That’s it for the Monthly Fashion
Scoop! Wait until next month for
the next Monthly Fashion Scoop!
By; Natalie Hellner
Once we start getting into the fall
time, its starts to get a bit chilly
outside. We all want to go home
and change into our pajamas then
snuggle up in our warm, cozy beds.
But most of October we will be
spending our time in school. My
question is, how can I be warm and
stylish at the same time? I took a
look at the latest fashion trends
and picked some school appropri-
ate ideas. So you can rock your
outfit while feeling confident in
yourself.
Jackets will always be a popular
pick in the fall, because of how
warm and snug it makes you feel
and of course it’s easy to throw
on. But you probably don’t want to
wear a too heavy jacket because
the soon the sun will peek out
from under the clouds and it might
get warm. I advise to either wear
The Monthly Fashion Scoop
“Leather
boots give
a spark of
style in
the most
plain of
outfits…”
• Go to Tailgates
• Attend Dance Recitals, Or-
chestra concerts, and Band
Concerts
• Try out for sports in the
Winter or Spring
• Science Fair
• BYOT
• Battle of the Books
• Drama which includes Shake-
speareans and Visual Arts
• Dance
How to get involved with Crestdale!
SweetTreats Have the coolest Halloween treat with Frankenstein head marshmallows.
Ingredients Needed: Jumbo Marshmallows
Chocolate Sprinkles
A FOOD marker
Green melting chocolate
Chocolate icing
Candy eyes
And skews (sticks)
Steps Step 1: (melt chocolate) Take the
marshmallows put them on skewer and
dip them into the green melting choco-
late.
Step 2: Let marshmallows dry.
Step 3: Add candy eyes and draw on
face with food marker.
Step 4: Put chocolate icing on top of
the marshmallow and dip into sprinkles
Step 5: Enjoy your spookalicious treat!
Want to see something of interest to you in the newspaper? Write to us with
your idea or send us an article you wrote! We may feature it in next months is-
sue!
Have some feedback about the newspaper? Stuff you liked, or things you want
us to change? Write a letter to the editor (ex. Dear editor, I liked….)
Need some advice? Write a letter to our anonymous advice column and have your
letter printed in the paper or a written response back to you (if there is no room
in the paper that month)
Like to draw? Draw a picture of anything you want to win, we may feature one
drawing next month!
Fun Halloween DIY’s Halloween
Scream It’s that time of year! That’s right, Halloween is in! This year plan to have the scariest yard in the neighborhood with this glowing ghost.
Supplies you will need: An empty gallon container
A headlamp/flashlight
Paint/markers
Steps Step 1: Fill the empty gallon container
with water.
Step 2: Take your headlamp/flashlight
and secure it around the gallon of water.
By doing this the water should reflect the
light and start to glow.
Step 3: Paint/draw a face on the gallon.
Step 4: Place it by your door/in your yard
for a scary glowing ghost.
Picture credit to foododdity.com and celebrations.com
Come see Crestdale’s Cross
Country team!
When: October 16 at 5:15
Where: McAlpine Park